Newly orphaned Bia Greenway and her sister visit a rustic country cottage left to them by their grandmother. Outside early one morning to cut Christmas decorations in falling snow, they find a wounded, half-frozen man and bring him inside. Who is he? Who shot him and his horse, and why? Captain Adrian Dewarr, secretive and suspicious as the beguiling Bia nurses him to health, begins to trust the generous sisters. Gradually, he reveals himself, a cruel murder, and the ongoing attempt to commit another to steal an earldom. But he does not tell all. Will Bia accept him when she discovers who he really is?
High-stakes gambler Allan Rutledge backs the wrong horse at Epsom and has to take the shabby mail coach back to London. At the next stop, he encounters an uncommonly pretty girl, traveling alone. Allan helps her aboard, engages her in conversation, and is amused by her attitudes. Marissa Barrington, anxious and uncertain, reveals she has taken a huge gamble and run away from home to escape an unwanted suitor, the Duke of Ludlow. She hopes to take refuge with an aunt, but in London, the aunt cannot be found. Allan receives startling news, the duke threatens, and Allan and Marissa begin a harried journey across the countryside to evade him. Romance develops, but can either of them take the risk?
Fiona Seymour's cruel father has pledged her to a man she despises. She plots an escape, but at the bank, finds her small inheritance has been stolen. Upset, she hurries away, trips, falls, and is rescued by a stranger. Philip Laughton, recovering from a near-fatal shipwreck, needs rest and quiet, but his superior insists on a last secret assignment, to discover who among the ton is supplying funds to the French. But a lovely woman falls at his feet, and he takes her up in his hackney. Philip shields a thankful Fiona from her pushy fianc , while covertly searching for traitors, and the two worlds collide. How can Fiona trust this beguiling sailor when she discovers his lies? How can Philip bear to reveal Fiona's connection to the traitors?
A Fun and Festive Educational Tool for Both Home Enthusiasts and Bar Professionals! Let’s face it: just ten years ago, hard cider was something sipped by expats watching rugby matches or pined for by former foreign exchange students. Heck, many people thought cider was something preschoolers drank in sippy cups before naptime. Not anymore. Hard cider sales have skyrocketed in the last decade, with craft cider sales increasing 49 percent in just the last two years. But though sales and interest in hard cider continue to grow, there’s still more than a bit of confusion regarding this blossoming alcoholic beverage. Is it a beer, or is it a wine? Is cider-beer a thing? Are all ciders sweet? Polls reveal that some drinkers think Mike’s Hard Lemonade and Redd’s Apple Ale are cider (they’re not). This informative book will include: A brief overview of world cider historyA more detailed pop culture history of American cider’s explosive growthDefinitions, regions, fun facts, and famous cider and apple quotesAn exploration of cider varieties and brandsMore than 50 cider cocktail recipes!Cider Rules is a short, smart, pop culture-driven look at the hard cider revolution—the what, how, and why of this fantastic beverage. The book explores the cider varieties and brands to try, touches on the history of the drink that fueled the American Revolution, and details the do’s and don’ts of making cider cocktails.
2020 update.Whitby is home to Dracula and considered the most supernaturally haunted town in England. However, thirteen year old twins Luke and Paige did not expect to come face to face with its myths and legends. Ghosts, genies, vampires, mermaids and villains are all captured in this three adventure edition. It's a long and unforgettable summer; take a look inside if you dare.
Mandy and Jolee may live with their father Dale-but they can only rely on each other and Mrs. Mattern, the widow who lives next door. Dale is an erratic, sometimes violent drunk. The girls' mother is dead, and a distant grandmother is their only other relation. Hidden in Mrs. Mattern's possession is a gold box belonging to the girls' mother, a box containing a secret that only Mrs. Mattern and the Reverend Johnson know but one which deeply concerns the two sisters. When an act of violence drives Mandy and Jolee out of their home, they suddenly find themselves in possession of the box and the address of their grandmother. With no one else to turn to, the girls decide to seek her out, only to realize that traveling through the racially tense byroads of the Carolinas is a daunting task. As for the mystery that hangs over their family, its implications will demand that one sister sacrifice everything for the other-if she has the strength to do so. The Secret Keepers is a haunting tale of love and the secrets that tear families apart.
Author note: - The Dance that is life...one day filled with joy, the next immersed in pain. Who can ever predict the next day, or would wish to... There are 57 Sonnets in this book. Sonnets of love, Sonnets of joy, Sonnets of Pain...life and love entangled within the world of Dance. For whether sliding into the sensual world of the Tango, or executing a quick fox trot through a busy day, one might dream of a successful performance. Nevertheless, whether successful or not, participation has its own rewards. Participation, indeed complete immersion on some occasions, enriches lives. To remain outside and looking in at the main event, though safe, shall forever dampen and dull life's journey. Two ladies, Isadora Duncan and Lola Montez, always plunged into the main arena and embraced it all. Their bold voices proclaimed loudly their views about passionate love and political and artistic matters. They lived their lives to the full. 29 of my sonnets in this book, direct from my Novel, Isadoralola, seek to represent their voices. 28 other sonnets wander into love's disarrays and the world of dance. All sonnets in traditional iambic pentameter, producing a musical quality when read, and in the classic verse form.
